David Irvine

Keynote Speaker | Calgary , Alberta

The Leader’s Navigator
Sage of Leadership | Author and Advocate for Authenticity

David Irvine Expertise Business & Corporate, Business Ethics & Values, Business Growth, Business Leadership, Business Management, Business Transitions, Change Management, Collaboration, Communication, Confidence, Corporate Responsibility (CSR) and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

David Irvine

About David Irvine

David Irvine is a renowned author and leadership advisor with over 40 years of experience in family therapy and executive coaching. He holds advanced degrees in human development and social work, offering a unique perspective on leadership development focused on authenticity. David's leadership programs attract thousands yearly, spanning various sectors, and he's the driving force behind the Authentic Leadership Academy. His latest project, the SAGE Forums, provides peer mentoring for leaders. Beyond his professional endeavors, David contributes to the Wayfinders Wellness Society, teaches at the University of Calgary, and enjoys an active lifestyle in the Rocky Mountains with his wife.

David Irvine Videos

How to Lead in Times of Unprecedented Chaos

The Authentic Leadership Academy Testimonials

Wall of Influence

The Other Everest

Authenticity

David Irvine Interviews & Podcasts

Author David Irvine

Winnipeg Talks: Caring is Everything by David Irvine

Authenticity, Success, and Living a Life of Meaning and Purpose.

Looking into the Shadows

Keeping the Heart Open

DAVID IRVINE BIOGRAPHY

David Irvine is a world-renowned speaker, author, and trusted leadership advisor.

With more than forty years of experience as a family therapist, workshop facilitator, lecturer, and adviser to executives, David has dedicated his life to helping leaders create accountable and authentic organizations. With advanced degrees in human development, science and social work, David takes a unique approach to leadership development that helps leaders amplify their impact by discovering and deepening their authentic presence.

Thousands of people attend David’s leadership development programs every year. His clients are from public, private, not-for-profit, family business, and entrepreneurial sectors.

Together with his team, David has created the Authentic Leadership Academy, a one-of-a-kind program that creates community, and helps leaders achieve new levels of success by living integrated lives. He is excited to have launched his newest offering – the SAGE Forums. SAGE Forums are small groups of peer mentoring – a safe, affordable harbour where leaders learn together and support each other in every area of their life.

David is a bestselling author of seven books, with over 300,000 copies sold worldwide, and hosts the podcast The Leader’s Navigator with his daughter, Hayley.

He serves on board of the Wayfinders Wellness Society, an organization that provides a safe space for military and first responders suffering from PTSD. He is also a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, in their graduate program.

As a former nationally ranked distance runner, he maintains an active lifestyle of yoga, boxing, and hiking. David lives with his wife in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near Cochrane, Alberta.

David Irvine Topic Presentations

David Irvine Calgary , Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Authentic Leadership: It’s About Presence, Not Position

The Missing Accountability Factor

The Leader in All of Us: The Power of Possibility

Psychological Safety: : The One Thing That Changes Everything

Caring is Everything

The Possibilities of Change

David Irvine Books & Articles

Caring is Everything: Getting to the Heart of Humanity, Leadership, and Life
Caring is Everything: Getting to the Heart of

Part memoir and part inspirational guide, Caring is Everything is David’s courageous exploration into the power of caring. As a person...

The Other Everest: Navigating the Pathway to Authentic Leadership
The Other Everest: Navigating the Pathway to

To come to a place of true authentic leadership requires slowing down, going inside, and developing a relationship with an interior self....

David Irvine Speaking Testimonials

"David Irvine is the key driver to my pathway to becoming my best self. As an Entrepreneur, authentic leadership is not only my passion, it is my purpose. David has taught me that the the journey is more relevant than the destination in my growth as a leader and a human being. Since one on one coaching with David, I have more certainty about my purpose. …. I highly recommend that any business owner or company leader looking for a fresh approach, work with David. …. David gave me the tools to put my past aside … and identify my purpose … Becoming the best human being I can possibly become is all the closure I need. Thanks David. I’m forever grateful."

Ron Dickson

Senior Vice President
Sales, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

"Our team spent a full day with David being instructed, guided and challenged in the area of leadership and accountability. David’s personal approach and deep insight kept us engaged and energized for a full day and we left that room as better leaders and more importantly, better people. If your team is looking for a challenge that will make a “real” difference in your business, David is the guy to help you."

Michael Simms

Vice President Retail
Kent Building Supplies, a Division of J.D. Irving Limited

"Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) hired David Irvine as our Leadership Navigator and Moderator for the PEO 2017 Volunteer Leadership Conference. I am normally the most critical one with regards to how well the organizing committee did their job for any given conference. This year however, I was really impressed with how well the material is fitting in to our programming and theme. I believe in a baseball analogy, David Irvine “brought his A game” to the VLC and had “knocked it out of the park” in terms of his performance as Leader’s Navigator. Very impressive! I have received numerous comments from my volunteers in attendance citing what great job David did moderating, how..."

Matthew Ng, P.Eng., MBA, FEC, PMP

Manager
Chapters, Professional Engineers Ontario

"Thank you, David for your valuable contributions to the Oklahoma DHS LeadUP leadership development program. From initial contact to delivery, you provided us with a first class professional service. You listened carefully to our detailed needs and collaboratively crafted a program that was both relevant and impactful for our learning audience. Your enthusiasm and passion were contagious! Your deep understanding and empathy for the challenges these social service leaders face created an atmosphere of trust – opening the door or transparency, open dialogue and inspired learning. In the words of one of the participants, “The last three days have been life-changing for me and I will never..."

James Bond

Learning & Development Administrator
The University of Oklahoma, Center for Public Management

"David Irvine has unlocked the magic of virtual presentations. His deep level of authenticity and leadership presence have transcended our new reality. If you want to be inspired or motivated to develop your leadership capacity, look no further. David is your man. I am thoroughly impressed with his material and online presentation style."

Richard Robbins

CEO
Richard Robbins International Inc.

"The time and session we had with David was more than perfect! The feedback we received is all positive. Some of the things people said are “David connects with everyone”, “he is real”, and “he is very authentic in his presentation”. We look forward to our ongoing relationship with David and future opportunities to work together."

Bruce Campbell

Elementary School Principal
Calgary Catholic School District

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